Tag: Athens

By Alex Kallimanis: Athens is the oldest European capital and the birthplace of democracy. The city draws millions of visitors every year for incredible sites like the Acropolis and great nearby beaches. As a dual Greek and American citizen, I’ve made many trips to Athens over the years and have stayed in a range of…

By Alex Kallimanis: I’m a dual American and Greek citizen that’s made 9 trips to Greece. Beyond visiting family, I love experiencing new destinations each visit. How to spend the perfect week in Greece is certainly subjective. If you want to lie on the beach by day and party at night, head to Ios or…

By Alex Kallimanis: I’ve made eight trips to Greece since 1999. Beautiful scenery, hospitable people and great memories inspire us to return. It’s been interesting to witness Athens’ transformation over the years, and the city is as cool and well equipped for visitors as ever. Last year a record 30 million people traveled to Greece….

Greece is a wonderful country to visit and we’re excited to be returning again next week! Being a dual Greek and American citizen, I may be a little biased, but nearly 30 million people visited Greece in 2016, which is home to just 11 million residents. Athens is Europe’s oldest city and offers a treasure…

Amid controversies over viruses, pollution, and doping, the 2016 Rio Olympics are underway. But for all the criticism and second guessing that Brazil has faced, once the games begin, the spotlight is where it should be: on the athletes and the culture of the host nation. Many also questioned whether Athens could pull off a…